fire prevention and protection engineer

Description

Fire prevention and protection engineers study, design, and developed innovative solutions aimed to the prevention of fire and the protection of people, natural sites, and urban areas. They propose suitable materials for construction, clothing, or other applications and they design detection systems aiming to prevent fire or the propagation of it.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings engineering principles environmental legislation fire safety regulations fire prevention procedures engineering processes fire-fighting systems safety engineering fire protection engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

computer simulation civil engineering physics properties of textile materials design principles chemistry thermodynamics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

conduct fire tests prevent fire in a performance environment approve engineering design perform scientific research adjust engineering designs operate fire extinguishers

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct fire safety inspections install firestops use different types of fire extinguishers organise fire station determine fire risks teach fire fighting principles perform first fire intervention prevent fires on board contain fires advise architects advise on safety improvements develop material testing procedures perform laboratory tests draft design specifications act as contact person during equipment incident record test data advise on construction materials educate public on fire safety test safety strategies